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This Corner begins with a report on a very intriguing study suggesting that the long-anticipated spike in disabled elderly baby-boomers may not materialize after all. It continues with information about a useful thermo-molding tool, and highlights a low-cost alternative to the computer mouse suitable for many people with disabilities. It concludes with a video clip of a triple control ring harness that has recently become available and a short note about a refund from music retailers readers may be entitled to receive.
All chapters from the Spanish language textbooks on Lower Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics have been posted, and remain available for downloading.
Thanks to the generosity of Sr. Alberto Castillo from Mexico City, the articles in this Corner will now be available in Spanish too. A
brief biography
is posted, listing just a few of Sr. Castillo's many accomplishments. Additional chapters from the texts on lower limb prosthetics and orthotics that have been translated into Spanish are also available for downloading.
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This month's Corner includes the next installment of uploads of chapters from the entire Spanish language texts on Lower Limb Orthoses and Lower Limb Prostheses, for downloading or printing. CPO Services is very pleased to be able to post electronic versions of texts used in the former WHO school in the Dominican Republic, with the kind permission of Sidney Fishman, PhD.
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--John Michael, CPO
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tipo de prótesis
Es la primera vez que intento obtener información desde su rincón. En el INR tenemos una niá de 11 años de edad con maputación arriba de rodilla nivel f1 muy corto, podría informarme acerca de la existencia de algún socket tipo multiplicado... read more
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Future Demand for O and P overstated?
I have been in the field since 1982. Since that time the number of patients I routinely see is up many fold. What with the advent of very good off the shelf orthoses and less long term need due to improved surgeries and treatment modalit... read more
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Re: Future Demand for O and P overstated?
Thanks for your perspective, Pat. I will have more on this topic in the March Corner regarding prosthetic patients, but the key point in my mind is that there are many trends that affect the number of people who need our services that it i... read more
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Liner
Saludos. Solicito informacion sobre construccion de cesta pelvica para desarticulado de cadera con liner de silicon, y cuales son sus ventajas. Atte: R. Nessi. P
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Re: Liner
Tony van der Waarde CP(c) has been one of the strongest advocates for silicone sockets for hip disarticulation prostheses, in large part because they have proven to be one of the most comfortable designs for the amputee. In my experience, ... read more
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N.Y.U. courses
Podría informarme la traducción del curso de ortesis y protesis de MMIIs a que edición y año corresponde?
Se podría pedir al Dr. Fishman un ejemplar o a qué parte de N.Y.U. o a la Universidad de Santo Domingo?
Aprovecho para felicitarlo p... read more
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Re: N.Y.U. courses
Dear Dr. Villaquirán- I asked Dr. Fishman what year the original texts were published and he could not remember due to the length of time between the English language edition and the translation, which was done in Spain. But, he is certai... read more
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Re: Re: N.Y.U. courses and O & P biomechanics education
John,
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Re: Re: Re: N.Y.U. courses and O & P biomechanics education
John,
I agree, I think the basics of biomechanics have not changed over the years, maybe a few different terms, and some fancier devices to get there. but Basic biomechanics for O and P is our good solid foundation, whether it was writ... read more
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Re: Re: Re: Re: N.Y.U. courses and O & P biomechanics education
Thanks for your viewpoint, Mark. Many of our principles have stood the test of time, even though the methods to implement them clinically have advanced with newer technology. --John Michael CPO
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Componentes Protesicos para un Paciente Joven.
Ciudad de Mexico 21 de Febrero, 2003.
Estimado John Michael, CPO, FAAOP, FISPO:
solicitamos de usted su opinion profesional sobre la siguiente pregunta:Paciente de 20 años de edad, transfemoral, quien actualmente utiliza una protesis con... read more
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Re: Componentes Protesicos para un Paciente Joven.
Thank you for this inquiry, Sr. Castillo- For transfemoral amputees to participate in track and field activities, most practitioners suggest a hydraulic swing phase control knee and high profile carbon fiber dynamic response foot. Some us... read more
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